Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Resources

National Organization for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome strives to prevent alcohol use during pregnancy and supports individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. They provide an information clearinghouse and media center, an international peer mentoring birth mother’s network, family support networks, professional training, and public awareness.

American Academy of Pediatrics has an online FASD Toolkit that is aimed at health care providers. It was designed to raise awareness, promote surveillance and screening, and ensure that all affected children receive appropriate and timely interventions.

SAMSA FASD Center of Excellence is a federal initiative devoted to preventing and treating FASDs. This Web site provides information and resources about FASDs, including materials you can use to raise awareness about FASDs. Additionally, the center is dedicated to providing training, technical assistance, and conference/event speakers.

Do2Learn: A resource for families of children with special needs. The website includes a variety of strategies and products to help parents and teachers address children’s needs in the areas of academics, social skills, and behavior management, as well as resources on disabilities and transitioning to the workplace.

Books

This book provides a readable, narrative discussion of the neurobehavioral approach for working effectively with children, adolescents and adults with FASD. After a brief review of the diagnosis, the focus is on understanding behaviors differently - primary and secondary learning and behavioral characteristics.

Fantastic Antone Grows Up: Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, By Judith Kleinfeld. Fantastic Antone Grows Up is a field guide to life with an adolescent or young adult with fetal alcohol syndrome/effects.